The Blue Raiders (3-1) never trailed and pulled away with a 15-2 run late in the first half on their way to a 39-26 lead at the half. Middle Tennessee had its largest lead on Quavius Copeland's layup that made it 74-51 with 6:21 to play.

Reggie Upshaw added 16 points and Tyrik Dixon scored 11 for Middle Tennessee, which led by double digits for the final 26 minutes.